“the best GYOZA in the world”

Do you know the menu that was said to be “the best in the world” at the TOKYO 2020 Olympic Village? Yes, it’s frozen food! It was Ajinomoto Frozen product “Gyoza”.

In fact, this product has maintained the number one sales of frozen household foods in Japan for 10 years. Its sales are over 20 billion yen, and the annual shipment volume is 100 million packs (12 pieces per pack).

Gyoza is a “representative player” of the dim sum menu of Chinese food, but in Japan, the “fried” type gyoza is overwhelmingly popular, while steamed or boiled gyoza is common in China.

Of course, Ajinomoto’s “Gyoza” is also a fried type, and the Olympians were captivated by its aroma and the juiciness of the filling, which is a mixture of meat and vegetables.

“Products with a history of 50 years, sales No. 1”

Actually, this “Gyoza” is a historic product that was released in 1972 and has entered its 50th year. Moreover, with the theme of “permanent improvement,” it is a product that continues to improve and evolve almost every year.
As a result of that evolution, since 2012, it has become a simple cooking method that you can fry in a frying pan without the need for oil or water.

The cooking method is as follows:

1. Arrange “Gyoza” in a frying pan.

2. Put the lid on and light it (medium heat).

3. Wait for 5 minutes.

4. Open the lid and wait for a while until it is browned.

5. Cover with a plate. Turn the frying pan over, remove the frying pan, and it’s done.

In a total of 7-8 minutes, you will have delicious grilled dumplings with crispy grilled texture.